British Columbia · Hiking

Crater Rim Trail

Short out-and-back alpine hike with accessible rim views.

0.6 mi
round trip: 1,105 ft
climb: Out and back
route: Easy
difficulty

Crater Rim Trail is a short out-and-back hike in British Columbia offering accessible alpine exploration. This gentle trail provides scenic views and an introduction to high-elevation terrain without requiring extensive mountaineering experience.

NearbyRiparian Trail · Lower Ridge · Giant Peach

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Who2 adults

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Conditions and forecast

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